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Can TRICONEX’s TMR Technology Redefine Industrial Safety Standards?

April 28, 2025

As the world's leading fault-tolerant safety control system, the TRICONEX system has irreplaceable advantages in the field of critical industrial safety due to its triple modular redundancy (TMR) architecture and comprehensive diagnostic capabilities. The following is a systematic summary of its technical features and industry applications: 1. Core Technology Advantages Triple Redundancy Design (TMR) Controller: Three independent channels execute programs in parallel, and fault tolerance is achieved through hardware voting devices (digital quantity) or median selection (analog quantity). Single point failure does not affect system operation. I/O module: Supports hot swapping, and single channel failure can maintain operation for 1500 hours (in compliance with TUV AK6 level standard). Communication: Redundancy protocol (MODBUS/Ethernet) ensures data transmission reliability. High availability and reliability Availability rate reaches 99.9998%, supporting 3/2/1 main processor downgrade operation. Online maintenance capability: Faulty modules can be replaced with power on without downtime. Advanced diagnostic technology Covers real-time diagnosis of hardware such as FPGA and HDLC, and fault data is stored in NVRAM. Sensor/actuator status monitoring to prevent false tripping. Standardized development platform TRISTATION 1131: Complies with IEC 61131-3 standard, supports graphical programming (such as FBD, LD), and integrates debugging and document generation functions. 2. Key Industry Application Scenarios ESD emergency stop system Solve the problem of relay misoperation. Triple voting reduces false shutdowns. Seamlessly integrate DCS real-time monitoring. Boiler protection system Integrated flame monitoring and interlock control. Improve response speed and safety level. Optimize combustion efficiency. Turbine Control Unified anti-surge and speed control. Hot standby module ensures continuous operation. Fast closed-loop regulation. Fire and Gas Monitoring (F&G) Centralized management of gas detection. Intelligent diagnosis reduces false alarms. Quick incident response. Offshore Platform Anti-corrosion sealing design. Adapt to high salt spray environment. Ensure emergency shutdown reliability. 3. Differentiated Competitiveness Hardware-level fault tolerance: Patented voting technology solves signal conflicts and is superior to dual redundant systems. Flexible expansion: Supports distributed I/O and can expand multiple systems to form a large safety network. Full life cycle support: Closed-loop management from configuration (TRISTATION) to maintenance (TSAA tool chain). 4. Typical user benefits Reduce risk: TMR architecture meets SIL3 level requirements and avoids catastrophic accidents caused by single point failures. Reduce downtime losses: Online maintenance capabilities can save millions of dollars in unplanned downtime costs each year. Simplify engineering: A single programming interface reduces personnel training c...

[SWAN ELECTRIC] Labor Day Holiday 2025 Announcement

April 24, 2025

To Our Global Partners & Clients, In observance of International Labor Day 2025, our offices will be closed from May 1st (Thursday) to May 5th (Monday). Business operations will resume as usual on Tuesday, May 6th. Key Notes for Your Convenience: We remain reachable! Feel free to send inquiries to lizzie@swanautomation.com—they will be processed in order after the holiday. Urgent requests? Call us +8615327455845 for escalated support. Order deadlines: To avoid delays, confirm orders by April 28th. Wishing you a productive May! Best regards, Your supplier of PLC and DCS Modules---SEAN TEAM E: lizzie@swanautomation.com M: +86 15327455845 Rockwell-AB ¦ ABB ¦ Triconex ¦ Siemens ¦ ICS Triplex¦ Yaskawa ¦ Pilz ¦ Schneider ¦ Mitsubishi ¦ Honeywell ¦ GE Fanuc ¦ Sick ¦ Bently ¦Beckhoff¦ Omron ¦ Delta ¦ P+F ¦ Foxboro ¦Pilz ¦ B&R ¦Bachmann¦ Cisco¦MOXA¦B&R¦IFM......

MOXA team is actively responding to tariff turmoil and its impact on industrial automation technology

April 22, 2025

The Trump administration's recent erratic tariff policy has put manufacturing companies in a state of uncertainty. Although the mutual tariff measures announced on April 2, 2025 have been suspended for 90 days for countries other than China, the 10% global tariff (except Canada and Mexico) has not been lifted, and the tariff on China has soared to 145%. All PLCs made in the United States are facing increased tariffs, and some Rockwell models, all Bently products, and some Honeywell products will have price increases. This uncertainty may drag down overall economic growth, highlighting the profound impact of trade policy fluctuations on the real economy. As a leading company in the field of industrial communications and automation, Eddie Lee, Vice President of Global Marketing at Moxa, said that the company will always focus on the interests of partners and customers, and is actively responding to potential impacts through multi-dimensional measures: Proactive deployment Relying on the world's top supply chain team, a comprehensive assessment of tariff policies has been launched, including optimization and adjustment of cost structure, pricing strategy and logistics timeliness, in an effort to minimize the impact of market fluctuations. Transparent collaboration Maintain close communication with partners and customers, and have candid conversations on issues such as possible pricing adjustments, additional fees, and delivery cycle changes to ensure information symmetry and collaborative decision-making. Resilient supply chain With a deep understanding of the global supply chain ecosystem, Moxa will continue to explore diversified solutions, strengthen risk resistance, and provide customers with stable and reliable services.

Siemens SIMATIC S7-200: Intelligent control expert for small automation equipment

April 14, 2025

Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 SMART series PLC is a cost-effective control solution designed for small and medium-sized automation equipment. The product adopts an innovative signal board expansion design. While maintaining a compact size (standard 35mm rail installation), it supports up to 7 expansion modules and can be expanded to a maximum of 168 I/O points. Equipped with Siemens dedicated high-speed processor, the basic instruction execution time is only 0.15μs, and 3-way 100KHz high-speed pulse output is integrated, which can perfectly meet the precision motion control needs of packaging, textile and other industries. In terms of industrial interconnection, S7-200 SMART performs well: integrated dual PROFINET interface, support for Modbus TCP/RTU and other industrial protocols; built-in Web server and SD card slot for remote monitoring and program updates. Its wide operating temperature range of -25℃~60℃ ensures stable operation in harsh environments, providing a reliable "industrial brain" for equipment. This series of PLCs is deeply integrated with the Siemens Automation Ecosystem: seamlessly connected to the SMART LINE touch screen, perfectly adapted to the V90 servo and V20 inverter, and provides a one-stop solution from control, drive to human-machine interaction. STEP7-Micro/WIN SMART programming software has built-in rich application libraries and debugging tools, which greatly improves development efficiency and shortens the time to market for equipment. With its compact design, excellent performance and complete ecological support, S7-200 SMART has become the preferred controller for small automation equipment, widely used in packaging machinery, textile equipment, HVAC and other fields, helping enterprises achieve intelligent upgrades.

Office Closure Announcement for Tomb Sweeping Day Holiday

April 01, 2025

Dear Customers and Partners, In celebration of the traditional Qingming Festival, our office will be closed from April 4th to April 6th, 2025. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, April 7th, 2025. During this period, order processing and customer support responses may be slightly delayed. For urgent inquiries, please email lizzie@swanautomation.com and we will assist you as soon as possible after recovery. Thank you for your understanding and wish you a happy weekend in advance. . Sincerely, SWAN TEAM

【Industry News】ABB 2025 Competition Kicks Off: Smart Manufacturing for the Future

March 28, 2025

As the global manufacturing industry accelerates its intelligent transformation, the 2025 ABB Cup Intelligent Technology Innovation Competition was officially launched recently. This competition is co-organized by the Chinese Automation Society and ABB (China) Co., Ltd., focusing on the integration of "artificial intelligence + high-end manufacturing" technology, and building a breakthrough technology training ground for global engineers and scientific research teams. Directly hit the core track of Industry 4.0 This competition has four practical competition questions, deeply integrating ABB's hard-core product systems such as high-efficiency motors, inverters, PLCs and industrial robots, requiring participants to use cutting-edge technologies such as AI algorithms, digital twins, and machine vision to solve real pain points in scenarios such as smart factories and green manufacturing. A special "virtual-real linkage robot programming" competition was added, and the ABB Ability™ industrial cloud platform interface was opened for the first time to promote the seamless connection between virtual simulation and physical production. Twenty-year technology incubation platform upgraded again As one of the oldest events in the global industrial automation field, the ABB Cup Competition has cultivated more than 30,000 professional and technical talents and incubated 672 patent technologies. This year's competition has received special support from the Swiss Embassy in China. The winning team will have direct access to ABB's global R&D network and receive targeted technical guidance from the expert think tank of the Chinese Automation Society. Using competition as a medium to build an industrial ecosystem "We are witnessing the key transition of industrial AI from concept verification to large-scale commercial use." ABB China CTO said, "All the topics of this competition are derived from the real needs of ABB's global customers, and excellent solutions will directly enter the commercial evaluation process." It is worth noting that the competition has set up a cross-border collaboration award for the first time to encourage Chinese and foreign teams to jointly develop intelligent manufacturing systems that meet ISO international standards. Participation value multiplication plan From now until December 31, 2024, corporate and university teams can submit plans through the official website of the competition. In addition to the total prize pool of over one million, all shortlisted works will receive priority procurement rights from ABB's supply chain and have the opportunity to enter the national intelligent manufacturing demonstration production line for achievement transformation. With the outbreak of new technologies such as industrial metaverse and generative AI, this year's ABB Cup competition has become an important indicator for observing the evolution trend of global intelligent manufacturing. For foreign trade companies, this is not...

Swan Electrical Strengthens Global Supply Chain with Strategic Schneider Electric Inventory Reserve

March 21, 2025

Swan Electric has established long-term cooperative relationships with world-renowned brands and has a large inventory of Schneider MODICON, ATV SERIES FREQUENCY, circuit breakers, switchgear and distribution systems in its warehouse, ensuring that the products received by customers are 100% authentic and fully certified to meet global safety and performance standards. Core warehousing capabilities to ensure stable supply Agile response to shorten delivery cycles Full-process service support Proof of Agile Delivery - In a port upgrade project in the Middle East in 2022: Complete stocking of 65 types of Schneider low-voltage electrical appliances within 72 hours Precise delivery in 5 batches according to the customer's project progress Future planning disclosure-"We have launched a three-step strategy for warehouse digitalization: 2025 Q3: Launch client inventory visualization system 2025 Q4: Deploy intelligent replenishment prediction algorithm 2026: Realize data interconnection with Schneider factory and pre-empt supply chain response

Emerson OVATION system: core technology for efficient, low-carbon and intelligent operation of thermal power

March 06, 2025

The core working process of a thermal power plant can be divided into four links: 1. Fuel processing and combustion to produce steam The fuel (coal/natural gas) enters the boiler for combustion through the crushing and transportation system, heating the water into high-temperature and high-pressure steam. At this stage, the Emerson OVATION system ensures maximum combustion efficiency and reduces NOx emissions through combustion optimization control (such as dynamic adjustment of the air-coal ratio) and boiler safety interlock (BMS). 2. Steam-driven power generation The steam drives the turbine to rotate, driving the generator to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. OVATION's coordinated control system (CCS) balances the boiler and turbine loads in real time, quickly responds to the peak-shaving demand of the power grid, and monitors turbine vibration through the TSI module to prevent mechanical failure. 3. Power output and environmental control The electric energy is connected to the power grid after being boosted by the substation. OVATION simultaneously integrates the desulfurization and denitrification (FGD/SCR) system, accurately controls the amount of ammonia injection and slurry circulation, ensures that SO₂/NOx emissions meet the standards, and optimizes energy consumption in combination with carbon capture devices. 4. Intelligent monitoring and maintenance The entire plant pipeline system relies on motors, pumps and online instruments (pressure/temperature transmitters) to maintain operation. OVATION uses edge computing and AI diagnosis to achieve predictive maintenance of equipment (such as pump bearing life analysis), reduce unplanned downtime, and reduce coal consumption for power supply by 3-5%. Emerson OVATION uses a highly reliable DCS architecture and advanced algorithms to run through the entire process of "fuel-steam-electricity" of thermal power, promoting the transformation of power plants to high efficiency, low carbon and intelligent. The annual emission reduction of a single unit can reach thousands of tons, and the peak-shaving response speed is increased by more than 20%.